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Spinal decompression surgery for Latha: covering what insurance won't

After a large ovarian cyst, Latha was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

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Ananya N. Kurup
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Nagpur
Latha was diagnosed with a large ovarian cyst in October. The surgeon at Nagpur Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and She is scheduled for December. The hospital's financial office gave us a written estimate of $310, and after what my employer's plan will pay we're still $250 short. my mother has been in and out of Nagpur Regional Medical Center since October. The doctors say a large ovarian cyst will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. We have emptied our savings and borrowed from relatives, but the estimate of $310 is more than we can find. While we wait, Latha struggles with daily life and can't walk without help. Her family has taken turns caring for her, and I've cut my own work hours to be there. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 10 weeks. During that time Latha won't be able to walk without help, so the costs keep growing. I'll pay the hospital and pharmacy directly and post every receipt in the updates section. Where the $250 goes: • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $70 • Physiotherapy sessions: $145 • Post-operative medication: $35 I hope life is good to you. - Ananya
due date
2025-12-13
bill type
Hospital invoice

Updates from Ananya

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($50 in total) the plan for pre-operative tests and imaging is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 20% now ($50). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

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  • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Heraklion.

    • Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 22 people at work. God bless.

      • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Latha.

        • Ananya N. KurupOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. pre-operative tests and imaging is the big one at $70, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.

      • Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Athens

        • Hang in there. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

          • Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Nagpur.

            • Neelam P. BhardwajAddress verified

              thanks for sharing this, Ananya. Shared this with my family. I hope December is when things finally get easier. God bless

              • Best of luck, Ananya. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Móstoles.

                • Rooting for you, Ananya. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Montpellier

                  • Stay strong, Ananya. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Nagpur

                    • Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Embakasi donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

                      • Ping ZhongAddress verified

                        Take care, Ananya. Hope the doctors have good news. Blessings.

                        • Hope it all works out, Ananya. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

                          • look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

                            • Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Riverside.

                              • Hang in there, Ananya. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                                • Dhruv F. JainPhoto verified

                                  look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in San Jose this morning. Greetings from San Jose.

                                  • hope it all works out, Ananya. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Put this on a community board in Richards Bay this morning

                                    • Hope it all works out, Ananya. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

                                      • Get well soon. Greetings from Cebu City

                                        • Rooting for you, Ananya. Hope this works out for you. Put this on a community board in Magelang this morning. Thinking of Nagpur

                                          • Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. Love from Albany.

                                            • Keep going, Ananya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Miami.

                                              • Hope it all works out, Ananya. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 28 people at work. Blessings.

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